As it's Thanksgiving (yes, we know it's American) here are the things we're thankful for in mountain biking this year.
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How to respond to your friends’ winter excuses
What is it about mountain bikers that make them so infernally flakey? Here’s what to say when your friends try to squirm out of a winter ride.
New Semenuk RAW edit. You know what to do.
The landscape in this Raw 100 may be reminiscent of Red Bull Rampage but inventive lines transform it into a slopestyle playground.
Chris Akrigg’s favourite photo
Where: Abandoned dog food factory, Yorkshire. Who: Chris Akrigg. When: February 2008. Photo: Victor Lucas.
And they wonder why erosion takes place and we get conflicts on the trails with other users
This month's star letter ponders why Trails For Wales has taken so long to happen?
Here’s why mountain biking makes you happy
It’s official, mountain biking looks like it really is great for our wellbeing, after the sport was used as therapy for NHS patients suffering mental health concerns.
Does body armour really keep you safe?
How much armour should you wear? Will wearing it really reduce the frequency or severity of injuries, or needlessly hamper your movements?
Richie Schley picks his ultimate bike stable
Three bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s are chosen by Richey Schley, freeride pioneer.
Morzine: where to ride, what to take, where to stay and what else to do besides biking
If you’re dreaming of turning your summer holiday into some quality time with your mountain bike, then Morzine is the place to go.
Saracen Traverse Elite: first ride review
Saracen Traverse 29er sports a modest 100mm rear travel via a pivotless ‘Flex Stay’ carbon rear triangle, this combined with an aluminium front triangle.
Six tips on how to ride faster
We caught up with Joe honing his skills and asked for some top tips for riders trying to get the most out of bike time, whatever their expertise.
Why 417 Bike park is the perfect nurturing ground for young riders
FlyUp 417 will take your riding to cruising altitude. Trent Sr and Jr head across to Gloucestershire to experience this grassroots facility first hand.
It makes me wonder if the Plus-sized tyre thing is just a marketing gimmick?
This month's Star Letter wonders if the whole Plus tyre idea was just a marketing ploy..?
Four of our favourite e-bike routes
Here are four of our favourite e-bike routes that can allow you to take on real mountain riding even if you only have a couple of hours to spare. >>>…
Risks and rewards of escaping the kids and going for a bike ride with your other half
Opportunities for Mrs T and I to ride together are few and far between these days. Which is a pity, because it’s a real treat spending a few hours with…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Tight pants, 21st century riding gauntlets and the sexiest bike rack of all time.
North-west Italy’s Piedmont region combines superb riding with stunning scenery
Italy’s Piedmont region is a mountain biking paradise is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a wild ride, be it natural or man-made.
Remembering Rachel Atherton winning at Maribor with a broken hand strapped to her bars
There has been one consistent thread throughout the past decade or so of downhill racing though: the domination of Rachel Atherton.
Why the Scottish islands still offer the perfect mountain biking getaway
Ignore the overheated headlines proclaiming tourist overload, the Scottish islands still offer the perfect mountain biking getaway.
Downhill riders don’t look like they are enjoying themselves, say scientists
Do downhill riders hide their thrills? Why do their emotions seem to go downhill just as fast as they do? A new case study has some answers.